Cholesterol – Triglycerides specifically!
What are Triglycerides Triglycerides are a normal substance found in the bloodstream and necessary for life. It provides fuel needed for body cells to function. Too many triglycerides floating in the bloodstream increases your chances […]
Hypertension – High Blood Pressure – The Silent Killer
This edition will focus on what foods you CAN eat when it comes to controlling blood pressure. I am sure you have heard that foods rich in potassium lowers blood pressure. Common foods name are […]
5 Simple Weight-Loss Strategies – part III
It’s easy enough to say eat less, move more, but often more difficult to do. Here are a few ideas on how to make it easier: 4. CONSIDER NON-SCALE VICTORIES Your weight is determined by […]
Essential Tips To Losing Weight: Burn those calories (Exercise)….
Regular exercise can boost metabolism, making creating a calorie deficit easier. Don’t miss the mark here, what you eat and drink is 80% of the equation. Exercise compliments a good eating pattern when it comes […]
Essential Tips to Losing Weight – Change what you eat and drink….
OK, so now you know about creating a calorie deficit; let’s talk about how to achieve it. There are two ways to lose weight: changing what you eat and changing how you move. Most people […]
5 Simply Tips to Avoid the Holiday Weight Gain….
People tend to over-indulge, and it’s estimated the average person consumes around 3,000 calories on a special day. For many people, that can be two days worth of calories in one. The extra fuel comes […]
5 Ways Going Keto Could Affect Your Workouts (Part 4 of 4)
#4 YOUR RECOVERY WILL BE SLOWER Are you are concerned about personal bests or training for a race? The true ketogenic diet is not usually associated with better athletic performance. Power sports like weightlifting or sprinting, most […]
5 Ways Going Keto Could Affect Your Workouts (Part 3 of 4)
#3 YOU’LL BE MORE PRONE TO DEHYDRATION Another downside of keto (or any low-carb diet) is the increase water needs. Excreting the waste products from thes diets requires LOTS of fluids. This puts people at a […]
5 Ways Going Keto Could Affect Your Workouts (Part 2 of 4)
#2 YOU’LL NEED TO DIAL BACK INTENSITY IN THE BEGINNING Starting a ketogenic (or any low-carb) diet is a major adjustment for your body, especially if you are used to eating a moderate to high carbohydrate […]
5 Ways Going Keto Could Affect Your Workouts (Part 1 of 4)
#1 YOU MAY HAVE LESS ENERGY The keto diet involves eating a very small amount of carbs and very high amounts of fat. Following the keto diet may cut out processed sweets and starches, they also eliminate or […]